In the summer of 2020, my husband, Ryan, and I bought a house in Portland, Ore., with a sizable backyard containing little ...

See private gardens in Derbyshire in all their summer glory and help the owners grow funds for nursing and health charities.

Water features in the garden are an effective way to make you feel cooler on a hot day. City and town planners in hot ...

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Most gardeners look up their planting zone, note which spots get afternoon shade, and call it done. That approach works until you notice a shrub thriving in one corner while an identical one planted ...

You can make your backyard feel like an inviting extension of your home without chasing perfection. Focus on cozy seating, layered lighting, and functional zones that let you relax, entertain, and ...

Planning a Gulf Islands getaway? Here's how to spend the perfect long weekend on Mayne Island, from farm stands and hiking ...

Together my best friend Annabel Rook and I worked to support victims of gender-based violence – until she became one herself. Now I feel like a part of myself has been erased. Why aren’t more people ...

If you're in Portland, Oregon, and want to take a quick break in a rural environment, you can make a quick drive to this scenic Washington city.

You have to admire the LGBTQ+ community and their thonged throng as they try to get their message across in June when most Londoners just want to watch the football or drink wine at the end of the ...

This time of year, almost any day trip must include a place to experience cool water. Some of the best swimming holes are in our state parks. Whether along a lake or river, on the coast, or in a ...

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